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Retailers are being encouraged to ensure their security guards are supported by the latest security technology Retailers have been warned by the National Police Chiefs' Council to consider the security implications associated with the sales surge expected this Black Friday (27 November). Deploying latest security equipment Originally an American calendar event, designed to mark the beginning of the Christmas shopping season, Black Friday promises to be the day when British s...

Trigion suggests retailers to speak to a security expert who can recommend the best options to keep safe As revellers and shoppers throng to our high streets and shopping centres, the risk of crime increases in the run up to, and over, the festive period. Security specialist, Trigion offers advice to retailers and facilities managers on ensuring that neither they, nor their colleagues or customers fall victim in the season of ‘goodwill to all men’. Alongside a...

The section calls companies to review new guidelines relating to health and safety, food and corporate manslaughter Members of the British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) Lone Worker Section have called for companies to review their health and safety policies in light of new guidelines relating to health and safety, food and corporate manslaughter. The guidelines issued by the Sentencing Council will be considered by courts at the point of sentencing an organisat...

Cathryn will support its sales teams in the development and recognition of the company's brand Securitas has announced the appointment of a Marketing and Communications Director who will support its sales teams in the development and recognition of the company's brand. Cathryn Halton joins Securitas from FirstGroup plc, bringing with her over ten years' experience in marketing and communications across a wide range of business sectors. Previous roles & responsibility...

The infographic was developed to portray company's professional milestones Amthal is celebrating its 15th birthday with the launch of a fun filled downloadable infographic showcasing its evolving fast-growing journey towards becoming a fire and security specialist. Launched in 2000, by close friends John Allam and Paul Rosenthal, Amthal now has over 40 members in the team and operates on a nationwide basis providing installation maintenance and monitoring services across all...

Amthal provides ultimate peace of mind and new stores can be opened on a much tighter timeframe Amthal Fire & Security partners with Jollyes Petfood Stores through its ambitious growth plans, maintaining all fire and security services as it expands its store services across mainland UK. Since its launch in 1971, Jollyes has grown into one of the largest chains of pet food superstores with 56 Jollyes stores across the UK, celebrating its newest opening in Perth, Scotland....

The event will be providing visitors with an insight into the implications of UAVs for all sectors of the transport industry The recent growth in the number of UAVs - from the highly sophisticated devices deployed by the military to low-cost recreational versions - has been truly exponential. From a security perspective, it’s a phenomenon that presents both opportunities and threats. Whether it’s a port or a train station, a stadium or a border, UAVs can provid...

Integration of new technologies in video surveillance will be under spotlight at the event The ongoing shift in demand from analogue to Internet protocol (IP) cameras in the Middle East is fuelling the region’s fast-growing physical security market, as global manufacturers prepare to launch their latest integrated security technologies at Intersec 2016. Growing at double the global rate, the Middle East’s physical security market – which was valued at $3 bil...

By employing the existing LAN network, the costs of secured phone lines were avoided The importance of interoperability for organisations with a large number of satellite operations has been demonstrated by a project in which Vanderbilt has supplied a managed security system for some 1310 post offices throughout Austria. The system was supplied to Österreichische Post AG to protect their network of Post Offices which provide a wide range of services to the people of Aust...

UK fire prevention specialist Southern Fire Alarms was selected by Ricardo to provide reliable and resilient fire prevention at the landmark facility Xtralis VESDA VLP and VLC aspirating smoke detectors are providing very early warning smoke detection for the Ricardo Vehicle Emissions Research Centre (VERC), a new facility for the development of next-generation clean, low carbon vehicles located in Shoreham, UK. Ricardo is a global engineering, strategic and environmental...

OPTEX REDSCAN laser detection technology is at the heart of a new system developed and delivered in the UK by Tew Plus, a system integrator, to enhance the safety of more than 400 level crossings from Scotland to the South Coast. Incorporates the LIDAR Following nearly two years of testing, Tew Plus achieved full Network Rail Product Approval for its Level Crossing Obstacle Detector (LIDAR) using the OPTEX REDSCAN as the core detection element. The complete MCB-OD Level Crossings solution inco...

The software enables users to quickly and discreetly raise an alarm in the event of an emergency, even when the phone’s keypad is locked Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) have turned to Guardian24 to help provide their Duty of Care to the charity’s lone workers by equipping them with the latest in smartphone app technology. The software enables users to quickly and discreetly raise an alarm in the event of an emergency, even when the phone’s...

The VEU provides the best fire protection without distracting from the unusual and beautiful curvature of the glass atrium The Chadstone shopping complex is the largest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere, located in Melbourne, Australia. With over 20 million visitors annually, the high-end outlet is a retail home for world-class brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Burberry, and Tiffany & Co. Chadstone has recently undergone a $600 million+ expansion, which will inclu...

In light of National Personal Safety day, BSIA Lone Worker Section is reiterating the importance of staying safe Members of the British Security Industry Association’s Lone Worker Section have shown support for this year’s National Personal Safety Day, an annual awareness day organised by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, one of the UK’s largest personal safety charities. National Personal Safety day is aimed at highlighting some of the simple, practical solutions th...

The app allows users to discreetly raise alarm and directly link them with Controllers at Guardian24’s Alarm Receiving Centre Guardian24, the leading lone worker protection solution for the UK and Ireland, are working with Northern Ireland based charity, Niamh (the Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health), to protect their lone working support workers. By equipping them with Guardian24’s smartphone safety application, Niamh’s staff can quickly and disc...

inter airport Europe 2015 will be theindustry highlight for airport operators forsourcing the latest equipment and services  inter airport Europe, the International Exhibition for Airport Equipment, Technology, Design and Services, takes place for the 20th time this year. From the 6th – 9th October 2015, around 660 exhibitors from 44 countries present their latest developments and solutions for aircraft, passenger and cargo handling, security and airport IT, ar...

Rubens and White will be working closely alongside Garry Evanson and David Thorp to help them achieve their goals David Rubens CSyP and Michael White have been appointed board members of the Security Institute. Security Institute Chairman Garry Evanson CSyP said, "We have some demanding targets for this year and there's a lot to be achieved so I'm delighted to be welcoming two experienced and capable individuals onto the team. They will be working closely alongside m...

With 67 locations across the U.S. and Canada, TRI-ED offers personal customer service & technical systems RBtec Perimeter Security Systems a leading technology company specialising in design, development, and manufacturing of outdoor perimeter intrusion detection solutions, is proud to announce our newest collaboration with Tri-Ed an Anixter Company. Canada and USA distribution Tri-Ed have signed an agreement with RBtec to distribute in Canada and soon in the USA the IRO...

The fire safety system comprises a 4 loop Kentec Syncro Multi Loop Analogue Addressable fire control panel The newly restored Archive of Serbia in Belgrade, home to some of the country’s most valuable pre-1918 documents and archives, is being protected by a new fire safety system that includes a number of Kentec fire alarm control panels. The Archive of Serbia, houses and protects documents and other archival materials produced by Serbian state bodies and organisati...

Geofire’s Salamander range of radio controlled fire door safety products suits large buildings such as theatres and stadiums, where acoustic units would not be suitable due to background noise, heritage buildings and buildings with asbestos where it is vital not to disturb the fabric of the building, whilst ensuring the safety of occupants in the event of a fire. Quick and easy to install The Salamander range has all the benefits of hard-wired electromagnetic door retainers and closers,...

With 25 years’ experience in electronic security sector, David has been involved in standards development for a number of years David Wilkinson, Director of Technical Services at the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), has been appointed Chair of the British Standards Institute’s GW/1 committee, which oversees standards development in the UK’s electronic security sector. Committee oversees UK electronic security standards development As the UK&rs...

Southwest Microwave, Inc., a leading global producer of integrated electronic perimeter intrusion detection systems, has received government certification from the United Kingdom’s Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) for its INTREPID™ MicroPoint™ II intelligent fence-mounted perimeter intrusion detection sensor. Fortification of critical national infrastructure sites Focused on the protection of national security and to reducing vulnerability of the UK...

The event also provides the setting for ASIS Canada to present awards and acknowledgements to Canadian members ASIS International Canada officially announced that this year's Canada Night will take place on Sunday, September 27, 2015, at Café Tu Tu Tango Restaurant and Bar. Canada Night is an annual social event hosted by the ASIS Canada Night committee and supporting sponsors. This event attracts close to 1000 attendees each year, is open to all ASIS Canada and Int...

Nick is looking forward to engaging with Siemens extensive customer base Nick Burnham is the newly appointed Head of Sales for solution sales at Siemens Building Technologies and joins the business from the Siemens Energy Management Division. His previous role as the Director of the Transformer business means he brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge in customer engagement, particularly in working with utilities, critical national infrastructure and industry. Siemens Buil...

TEC 2016 is the premier education and networking event that is open to everyone in the physical security industry PSA Security Network (www.psasecurity.com), the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced the call for presentations for the TEC 2016 security conference will be open August 24 – September 14, 2015. The theme of TEC 2016 is “Beyond the Edge.”  Premier education and networking event TEC 2016 is the premier...

As part of the UK Pavilion, organised by BSIA, Pyronix and TDSi will be showcasing the latest in security technology Members of the British Security Industry Association’s Export Council are preparing to exhibit at IFSEC Southeast Asia, the region’s leading security, fire and safety exhibition and conference, which takes place from 2nd – 4th September in Kuala Lumpur. Billed by organisers, UBM Malaysia, as the centre for local security buyers and decision ma...

IFSEC SEA 2015 is a highly anticipated event among industry professionals Next week, South-East Asia’s leading Security, Fire and Safety exhibition and conference, IFSEC Southeast Asia (IFSEC SEA), will open its doors from 2 - 4 September, 2015 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia. As part of the world’s leading portfolio of security, fire and safety events, IFSEC SEA 2015 is a highly anticipated event among industry professionals. “While th...

The revised guides reflect recent changes in the Lone Worker services market The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published revisions to two of its Lone Worker guides. The revisions have been made to Form 144 – A Guide to Buying a Lone Worker Service and Form 288 – Lone Workers – An Employer’s Guide, to reflect recent changes in the Lone Worker services market. Form 144 – A Guide to Buying a Lone Worker Service provides end users...

The external perimeter protection industry is continuously evolving to meet dynamic security requirements. GJD, a world leading British security manufacturer of external detector equipment and LED illuminators has quickly adapted to the digital era by creating advanced IP and digital solutions. Suitable for big and small security projects GJD has recently announced its D-TECT IP range, being suitable for both big and small security projects. The advanced intruder sensing technology includes PI...

The products & services in areas such as energy efficiency, modern airports and baggage handling have been submitted inter airport Europe 2015, held from 6-9 October 2015, at the Munich Trade Fair Centre, will once again present Innovation Awards in the four exhibition categories interTERMINAL, interRAMP, interDATA and interDESIGN. The submission of entries from exhibiting companies at inter airport Europe 2015 is now closed. A variety of innovative products and services w...